Senior Pastor  

Bob is a Missouri native.  He received his education from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri;  Baylor University at Waco, Texas;  and Midwestern Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.  He has served churches in Missouri, Texas, Kansas, and Arizona.  His 59 years of ministry includes pastorates, music, and denominational work in Arizona.

Pianist and Music Coordinator

Vicki Ralston has been pianist for several years.  She is the principal violist for the Missouri Southern Symphony.  Vicki teaches personal private lessons in piano, violin, and other stringed instruments. She is also an accompanist at MSSU and OCC.  She is happily married to George with two children.

Custodian

Sharon and Bob Ottendorf currently own Dependable Economy Cleaners, which provides custodial services at no cost to the church. The church is indebted to their company and appreciative for advertisments which are airing on KNEO radio.  

Deacons of

Greenwood Baptist Church

Chairman of Deacons

Burton Clark is currently surving in many areas of the church including deacon, Sunday School Director, and sets on many committees.  He has been a member of Greenwood several years.  He is retired from Atlas Powder and is married to Carol who also faithfully serves in many areas of the church.

Brian Henderson recently is Corporal of the Joplin Police Department.  He, his wife April, Skyler, and Dusti all have their own horses and enjoy participating in various events.  Brian has been actively involved in the church as Adult Sunday School Teacher and Sound System Technician.

Charlie Carver was employed by the oil industry in the Middle East for several years.  He currently works at Vance Ford, Lincoln, Mercury in Miami, Oklahoma.  There are several cars on our church parking lot which were sold by him.  He is Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, and is a faithful NASCAR enthusiast